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99 in 99: #8 North Carolina Tar Heels

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The North Carolina Tar Heels were once again playing for a championship in April.  Unfortunately, it was the NIT title.  UNC is coming off a very uncharacteristic season in which they missed the NCAA Tournament for the first time under Roy Williams.  The Heels will be a young team this season but do add the top freshman in the country, Harrison Barnes. The Sports Bank’s “99 … [Read more...] about 99 in 99: #8 North Carolina Tar Heels

99 in 99: #21 Virginia Tech Hokies

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For just the third time in school history, the Virginia Tech Hokies are ranked in the pre-season Top 25.  But in classic coach speak, pre-season rankings do not mean a thing for this group.  Everything will be a disappointment if VA Tech does not reach the NCAA Tournament. The Sports Bank’s “99 in 99” breaks down the 72 power conference college basketball teams and top 27 … [Read more...] about 99 in 99: #21 Virginia Tech Hokies

99 in 99: #31 North Carolina State Wolfpack

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Am I the only who hears “The Wolfpack” and is now immediately drawn to the roof speech in The Hangover?  Anyway, this much is for sure; N.C. State will not be a one man Wolfpack as they return some talent while welcoming in a freshman class filled with a ton of hype. The Sports Bank’s 99 team college basketball preview in 99 days breaks down the 72 power conference teams and … [Read more...] about 99 in 99: #31 North Carolina State Wolfpack

99 in 99: #42 Maryland Terrapins

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Coming off their best season since winning the national title in 2002, Maryland has some serious holes to fill as their top three scorers from last season’s ACC co-champion are gone including the flamboyant Greivis Vasquez.  One thing is for sure though, Gary Williams will coach his guys up and have the Terps once again competing for a spot in the NCAA Tournament. The Sports … [Read more...] about 99 in 99: #42 Maryland Terrapins

99 in 99: #62 Clemson Tigers

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What does it say about your program when your head coach leaves to take the same position at DePaul? The answer: not much.  That is what happened this off-season at Clemson when Oliver Purnell bolted for the Big East bottom feeder. The Sports Bank’s 99 team college basketball preview in 99 days breaks down the 72 power conference teams and top 27 mid-majors and will lead you … [Read more...] about 99 in 99: #62 Clemson Tigers

99 in 99: #65 Miami Hurricanes

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A marshmallowey soft non-conference schedule propelled The U into ACC play with the belief that would be a factor.  Instead, the Hurricanes were unable to match-up against their conference foes and finished in the basement of the conference standings. The Sports Bank’s 99 team college basketball preview in 99 days breaks down the 72 power conference teams and top 27 … [Read more...] about 99 in 99: #65 Miami Hurricanes

99 in 99: #75 Wake Forest Demon Deacons

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Making it to the second round of the NCAA Tournament just was not good enough for Wake Forest administration as they ended up firing their head coach this off-season.  With four starters gone, the Demon Deacons have a year of re-building on their hands. The Sports Bank’s 99 team college basketball preview in 99 days breaks down the 72 power conference teams and top 27 … [Read more...] about 99 in 99: #75 Wake Forest Demon Deacons

99 in 99: #76 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

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Derrick Favors and Gani Lawal are now in the NBA.  Translation: Georgia Tech is in trouble.  So much trouble that I do not think Paul Hewitt will still be coaching this team when the 2011-2012 season rolls around. The Sports Bank’s 99 team college basketball preview in 99 days breaks down the 72 power conference teams and top 27 mid-majors and will lead you right into the … [Read more...] about 99 in 99: #76 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

99 in 99: #81 Virginia Cavaliers

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When Virginia started the 2009-2010 season with a 14-6 record, they opened some people’s eyes under first year head coach Tony Bennett.  Yet when they lost their final nine games of the season, nobody blinked an eye.  So which Cavalier team will we see this year? The Sports Bank’s 99 team college basketball preview in 99 days breaks down the 72 power conference teams and top … [Read more...] about 99 in 99: #81 Virginia Cavaliers